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Rae Family History

Rae Surname Meaning

Scottish: shortened form of McRae.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rae family from?

You can see how Rae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rae family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rae families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 305 Rae families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Rae's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rae families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rae surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rae ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rae. 6% of Rae men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Rae women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rae were Incapacitated and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    6%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%
  • Police Constable
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%

What Rae family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188,000 census records available for the last name Rae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rae census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 42,000 immigration records available for the last name Rae. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21,000 military records available for the last name Rae. For the veterans among your Rae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rae lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rae life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Rae in 1944 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rae ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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